The Imaginative Seamstress

I made this for my daughter, Jubilee, just before Christmas time. Its my version of an Elsa dress. Needless to say, she is in love with it. Its made from a light nylon lycra fabric, so it stretches easily. It was quick to make since I didn't need to add a zipper or buttons :-)I lined the bodice, front and back I think... I went almost completely without a pattern. I used my swimsuit bodice pattern, and then used a shirt of hers to go by for the sleeves. And just measurements for the skirt and train..  When it snowed, I took a couple pics of her wearing it outside. She didn't like the cold, so it didn't go over really well. :-)  "Mom, its cold!"  

Yep, today has been my Birthday. My sweet sissy came by to watch my girlies while I did some errands. I'm totally tired because I stayed up too late last night. Hoping to get all the laundry and dishes in hand before the hubby comes home. Probably gonna play Ticket to Ride or Catan tonight. We had celebrated early and had dinner just the 2 of us, about a week ago, so no big date night tonight. Its been a good day. I caught a short nap with my youngest and wish I could still be sleeping :-)  And for my birthday I'll share a photo of me at a very young age. In this photo I'm wearing a dress-up 'bride' outfit that my Grandmother made from the leftovers of my Aunt's wedding gown. My Grandmother had also made my Aunt's wedding gown. You see folks, it was destiny that I be a seamstress. My Grandmother, my Mother, and now me. Love it!!! :-)  So this is me, as a little princess. Spoiled by my sewing Grandma, and my sewing Mother. Its so much fun ...